Claude Motion Video · Effect library

Squash and stretch animation

Squash and stretch makes a word behave like a physical object. It falls from above, compresses when it lands, and springs back before settling into its readable shape. The changing proportions communicate weight through motion alone. This library effect works with brief, bold titles that can tolerate temporary distortion. Watch the preview to see the landing, then reuse the original wording with your own headline.

The prompt

the word falls from above, squashes on impact and springs back like a heavy object landing

Use this wording with your own text, then describe the colours, pace and reading pause you want.

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Effect preview

Squash and stretch makes a word behave like a physical object. It falls from above, compresses when it lands, and springs back before settling into its readable shape. The changing proportions communicate weight through motion alone. This library effect works with brief, bold titles that can tolerate temporary distortion. Watch the preview to see the landing, then reuse the original wording with your own headline.
The live preview demonstrates the library effect described in the prompt.

Related community example

Related community example by Gadgetify: BUILD THE FLOOR treats words such as WAITING and VOICE as physical parts of the scene. It explores weight and moving type; the library preview demonstrates the precise falling, squashing, and rebound sequence.
Shared by Gadgetify (@Gdgtify) on X. . This is a community reference, not a claim that it was made with this website.

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